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THE MORAL FOUNDATION OF AMERICA.

  • Published In: Atlantic, 2025, v. 336, n. 5. P. 96 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PAGELS, ELAINE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the evolution of the concept of intrinsic rights to life and liberty, highlighting its radical departure from historical views where rights were conferred by rulers. It traces the origins of these ideas from ancient societies, such as those in Babylonia and Greece, where social hierarchies dictated human value, to the Enlightenment and the Declaration of Independence, which posited that rights are inherent to all individuals. The article emphasizes the biblical foundation of these rights, particularly the notion that all humans are created in the image of God, and reflects on the ongoing struggle to uphold these principles in the face of historical and contemporary challenges. It concludes with a call to reaffirm commitment to the ideals set forth by the Founding Fathers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Atlantic. 2025/11, Vol. 336, Issue 5, p96
  • Document Type:Nonfiction Work
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1072-7825
  • Accession Number:188509366
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